India and World War 1: A Centennial Assessment

India and World War 1: A Centennial Assessment

India and World War 1: A Centennial Assessment

The edited volume examines the role that India played during the First World War. There is a concern both with the 'home front, in the Bombay Presidency, Punjab and Calcutta, the areas of Indian military recruitment and theatres of war. The impact if the struggle on Indian nationalism is examined through the careers of Annie Besant and M.K. Gandhi.

Abstract

The edited volume examines the role that India played during the First World War. There is a concern both with the 'home front, in the Bombay Presidency, Punjab and Calcutta, the areas of Indian military recruitment and theatres of war. The impact if the struggle on Indian nationalism is examined through the careers of Annie Besant and M.K. Gandhi.